公开(公告)号：US20060153152A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11181548

申请日：2005-07-14

申请人： George Kondylis ,  Ling Su ,  Neal Nuckolls ,  Bruce Edwards ,  Matthew Fischer ,  Jason Trachewsky ,  Stephen Palm

发明人： George Kondylis ,  Ling Su ,  Neal Nuckolls ,  Bruce Edwards ,  Matthew Fischer ,  Jason Trachewsky ,  Stephen Palm

IPC分类号： H04Q7/24

CPC分类号： H04W74/0816 ,  H04W28/065 ,  H04W80/02

摘要： A method and system for a bandwidth efficient medium access control (MAC) protocol is provided, which may comprise communicating a request to transmit (RTS) signal to a receiving station to determine if a channel is available for transmission. A clear to send (CTS) acknowledgement signal may be received from the receiving station if the channel is available for transmission. A plurality of medium access control (MAC) protocol data unit (MPDU) fragments separated by a point coordination function (PCF) interframe space (PIFS) interval may be transmitted in response to the received CTS acknowledgement signal.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于带宽有效的媒体接入控制（MAC）协议的方法和系统，其可以包括传送向接收站发送（RTS）信号的请求以确定信道是否可用于传输。 如果信道可用于传输，则可以从接收站接收清除发送（CTS）确认信号。 响应于所接收的CTS确认信号，可以发送由点协调功能（PCF）帧间间隔（PIFS）间隔分离的多个介质访问控制（MAC）协议数据单元（MPDU）片段。

公开(公告)号：US20080019344A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11865713

申请日：2007-10-01

申请人： Stephen Palm ,  Edward Frank ,  Bruce Edwards ,  Jason Trachewsky

发明人： Stephen Palm ,  Edward Frank ,  Bruce Edwards ,  Jason Trachewsky

IPC分类号： H04Q7/24

CPC分类号： H04W52/0203 ,  H04W52/0216 ,  H04W74/02 ,  H04W74/06 ,  H04W74/08 ,  H04W84/12 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22

摘要： A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system in which wireless terminals each operate upon battery power. One of the wireless terminals acts as a Master to coordinate the transmission and receptions of the Slaves so as to reduce the power consumed by all of the devices. The Slaves operate according to a power up and power down sequence to conserve battery power. Further, the terminals may alternate between being Slaves and being the Master to equalize battery consumption of the wireless terminals.

摘要翻译： 无线局域网（WLAN）系统，其中无线终端各自以电池供电来操作。 无线终端中的一个用作主站以协调从站的发送和接收，以便减少所有设备的功耗。 从站根据上电和掉电顺序运行，以节省电池电量。 此外，终端可以在从属和主机之间交替，以平衡无线终端的电池消耗。

公开(公告)号：US08250362B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US12328007

申请日：2008-12-04

申请人： Sherman (Xuemin) Chen ,  Stephen Palm ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz

发明人： Sherman (Xuemin) Chen ,  Stephen Palm ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz

IPC分类号： H04L29/00 ,  H04L29/02 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/162 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4408

摘要： A premises based multimedia communication system includes a source device that produces multimedia content, a rendering device that presents the multimedia content, and a premises communication network coupling the source device to the rendering device. The system certifies transfer of the multimedia content from the source device to the rendering device via the at least one premises communication network using link layer encryption operations. After certification, the system at least partially disables the link layer encryption operations for the transfer of the multimedia content from the source device to the rendering device via the at least one premises communication network. With the link layer operations are at least partially disabled, the system at least partially enables content layer encryption operations for the transfer of the multimedia content from the source device to the rendering device via the at least one premises communication network.

摘要翻译： 基于场所的多媒体通信系统包括产生多媒体内容的源设备，呈现多媒体内容的呈现设备以及将源设备耦合到呈现设备的房屋通信网络。 该系统通过使用链路层加密操作的至少一个房屋通信网络证明多媒体内容从源设备到呈现设备的传送。 在认证之后，系统至少部分地禁用用于经由至少一个房屋通信网络将多媒体内容从源设备传送到呈现设备的链路层加密操作。 在链路层操作至少部分被禁用的情况下，系统至少部分地允许内容层加密操作，用于经由至少一个房屋通信网络将多媒体内容从源设备传送到呈现设备。

公开(公告)号：US20120069762A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13306116

申请日：2011-11-29

申请人： Jeffrey L. Thermond ,  Richard G. Martin ,  Jeff Abramowitz ,  Stephen Palm

发明人： Jeffrey L. Thermond ,  Richard G. Martin ,  Jeff Abramowitz ,  Stephen Palm

IPC分类号： H04W24/00 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04W84/12 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W88/021 ,  H04W88/08

摘要： A wireless terminal serviced by a Wireless Access Point (WAP) of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) infrastructure includes a processor, an RF unit and a directional antenna. The RF unit receives instructions from the WAP that are derived from participatory data based on communications involving the WAP and non-participatory data based on communications the WAP listens to, but does not participate in. The processor alters a gain vector of the directional antenna based on the instructions received from the WAP.

摘要翻译： 由无线局域网（WLAN）基础设施的无线接入点（WAP）服务的无线终端包括处理器，RF单元和定向天线。 RF单元接收来自WAP的指令，该指令是基于涉及WAP的通信和基于WAP侦听但不参与的通信的非参与数据从参与数据得到的。处理器改变基于定向天线的增益矢量 根据从WAP收到的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20060161663A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11331606

申请日：2006-01-14

申请人： Stephen Palm

发明人： Stephen Palm

IPC分类号： G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L47/24 ,  H04L12/5695 ,  H04L47/15 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L47/788 ,  H04L47/803 ,  H04L47/805 ,  H04L47/824

摘要： A network user priority assignment system (“NUPAS”) for assigning network user priorities on a network is described. The NUPAS may include a host and a gateway in signal communication with the host. The host may be configured to transmit a request message signal and the gateway may be configured to receive the transmitted request signal and in response generate an acknowledgement signal having a traffic descriptor.

摘要翻译： 描述用于在网络上分配网络用户优先级的网络用户优先级分配系统（“NUPAS”）。 NUPAS可以包括主机和与主机进行信号通信的网关。 主机可以被配置为发送请求消息信号，并且网关可以被配置为接收所发送的请求信号，并且响应于生成具有业务描述符的确认信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060153080A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11325046

申请日：2006-01-04

申请人： Stephen Palm

发明人： Stephen Palm

IPC分类号： H04L12/26 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L12/2821 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2838 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/122 ,  H04L2012/2841

摘要： Methods and systems for controlling network traffic in a network are disclosed herein and may include monitoring network traffic characteristics for a plurality of communication channels in a home network, by at least one processor within the home network. The at least one processor may re-route network traffic for at least a portion of the plurality of communication channels in the home network, based on analysis by the at least one processor of at least the monitored network traffic characteristics. Network traffic can be estimated for at least a portion of the plurality of communication channels in the home network by the at least one processor within the home network, based on the monitored network traffic characteristics. The at least one processor may re-route network traffic for a portion of the plurality of communication channels in the home network, based on the estimated network traffic.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了一种用于控制网络中的网络流量的方法和系统，并且可以包括通过家庭网络内的至少一个处理器来监控家庭网络中的多个通信信道的网络流量特性。 至少一个处理器可以基于至少一个处理器对至少所监视的网络业务特性的分析，来重新路由归属网络中的多个通信信道的至少一部分。 基于所监测的网络流量特性，可以由家庭网络内的至少一个处理器为家庭网络中的多个通信信道的至少一部分估计网络流量。 所述至少一个处理器可以基于所估计的网络流量来重新路由家庭网络中的多个通信信道的一部分的网络流量。

公开(公告)号：US06751254B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US09564704

申请日：2000-05-04

申请人： Stephen Palm

发明人： Stephen Palm

IPC分类号： H04B138

CPC分类号： H04L5/023 ,  H04L1/24 ,  H04L5/1438

摘要： An apparatus and method for determining transmission parameters while initializing a communication link. An initiating communication device includes a parameter indicating device, a measurement receiving section, a parameter receiving device, a measurement transmission section, and a selecting device. The parameter indicating device transmits first transmission parameters that can be used by a responding communication device. In response to the transmitted first transmission parameters, the measurement receiving section receives first signals issued by the responding communication device. The parameter receiving device receives second transmission parameters that are issued by the responding communication device. The measurement transmission section functions to transmit second signals to the responding communication device, in response to the received second transmission parameters. The selecting device transmits power level parameters that can be used by said responding communication device in response to said received second signals.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在初始化通信链路时确定传输参数的装置和方法。 发起通信装置包括参数指示装置，测量接收部分，参数接收装置，测量发送部分和选择装置。 参数指示装置发送可由响应通信装置使用的第一传输参数。 响应于所发送的第一传输参数，测量接收部分接收由响应通信设备发出的第一信号。 参数接收装置接收由响应通信装置发出的第二传输参数。 测量发送部分响应于所接收的第二传输参数，用于向响应通信设备发送第二信号。 所述选择装置响应于所述接收到的第二信号发送可由所述响应通信装置使用的功率电平参数。

公开(公告)号：US06735245B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US09217556

申请日：1998-12-21

申请人： Stephen Palm

发明人： Stephen Palm

IPC分类号： H04L516

CPC分类号： H04L5/1438

摘要： Method and apparatus for enabling data communication. The quality of a communication channel is determined using line probing techniques. In addition, capabilities of the communication devices are exchanged between a central location and a remote location. Based upon the quality of the communication channel, and the capabilities of the communication channel, an appropriate communication standard is selected.

摘要翻译： 用于启用数据通信的方法和装置。 使用线路探测技术确定通信信道的质量。 此外，通信设备的功能在中心位置和远程位置之间交换。 基于通信信道的质量和通信信道的能力，选择适当的通信标准。

公开(公告)号：US09191373B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13533022

申请日：2012-06-26

申请人： Sherman (Xuemin) Chen ,  Stephen Palm ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz

发明人： Sherman (Xuemin) Chen ,  Stephen Palm ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz

IPC分类号： G06F11/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4408

CPC分类号： H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/162 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4408

摘要： A premises based multimedia communication system includes a source device that produces multimedia content, a rendering device that presents the multimedia content, and a premises communication network coupling the source device to the rendering device. The system determines a bit error rate of the premises communication network, transfers the multimedia content from the source device to the rendering device, and when the bit error rate exceeds a bit error rate threshold, the system at least partially disables link layer encryption of video frames of the multimedia content transfer. With the link layer operations at least partially disabled, the system can enable, at least partially, content layer encryption operations for the transfer of the multimedia content from the source device to the rendering device.

摘要翻译： 基于场所的多媒体通信系统包括产生多媒体内容的源设备，呈现多媒体内容的呈现设备以及将源设备耦合到呈现设备的房屋通信网络。 该系统确定房屋通信网络的误码率，将多媒体内容从源设备传送到呈现设备，并且当比特错误率超过误码率阈值时，系统至少部分地禁用视频的链路层加密 多媒体内容传输的帧。 在链路层操作至少部分被禁用的情况下，系统可以至少部分地启用用于将多媒体内容从源设备传送到呈现设备的内容层加密操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120272105A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13533022

申请日：2012-06-26

申请人： Sherman (Xuemin) Chen ,  Stephen Palm ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz

发明人： Sherman (Xuemin) Chen ,  Stephen Palm ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz

IPC分类号： G06F11/07 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/162 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4408

摘要： A premises based multimedia communication system includes a source device that produces multimedia content, a rendering device that presents the multimedia content, and a premises communication network coupling the source device to the rendering device. The system determines a bit error rate of the premises communication network, transfers the multimedia content from the source device to the rendering device, and when the bit error rate exceeds a bit error rate threshold, the system at least partially disables link layer encryption of video frames of the multimedia content transfer. With the link layer operations at least partially disabled, the system can enable, at least partially, content layer encryption operations for the transfer of the multimedia content from the source device to the rendering device.

摘要翻译： 基于场所的多媒体通信系统包括产生多媒体内容的源设备，呈现多媒体内容的呈现设备以及将源设备耦合到呈现设备的房屋通信网络。 该系统确定房屋通信网络的误码率，将多媒体内容从源设备传送到呈现设备，并且当比特错误率超过误码率阈值时，系统至少部分地禁用视频的链路层加密 多媒体内容传输的帧。 在链路层操作至少部分被禁用的情况下，系统可以至少部分地启用用于将多媒体内容从源设备传送到呈现设备的内容层加密操作。